Hendriks

Our main courses were just OK. The 4^th star is actually because it is a very nice looking place with great service.
I ordered the short rib and felt it lacked flair. Not much of a sauce accompanied it leaving it a little too dry for my liking. It did have flavor, just not enough.
The ladies both had the chicken dish and agreed it was on the dry side too. We all agreed that the side vegetables were a little too firm for our liking.
As I am writing all this, I am thinking that despite «liking the place», I don’t know if I could eat here again. Maybe brunch or lunch but not dinner. Strange endorsement for a place I am giving 4 stars but as I have stated in many other reviews, service and ambience is very important to me.

Came here with a large group last minute and was quickly accommodated to a beautiful long table. The ambience is very relaxed, but can be romantic if you’re on the date. The menu has a lot of classics and a few dishes that are unique. Everything my group ordered was delicious! Their staff was also working very hard to keep us happy and full :) Will go back!

Food is bomb! Great people watching spot on a Thursday for a step up from your usual Murray Hill crowd. Bartender Gola is also awesome. Hendriks mojito with a little pineapple — must have. Will definitely be back!

Ordered the crab cake for brunch. Absolutely delicious.
Friendly attentive service. Spot on.
Prices were really good too. Nice atmosphere.
I’ll be returning.

Ok for a quick drive by but not a destination. Service was great, attentive and efficient but food’s lacking. The discus-​shaped Crab cake was mealy but it did have flavor and veggies that did not overpower (peppers and onions) but they plopped it atop of a mound of tartered remoulade with a frisee, who’s leaves have seen better days. The apple matchsticks were a good touch but the salad could’ve been fresher. Appropriately dressed though. Next time, keep the tarter-​lade off to the side. Mussels had good broth but definitely overcooked and chewy. Needed more bread to sop. Nice $ 5 Brunch Pilot Grigio and Mimosas. No room for dessert. Was light today because weather was everything so we got to relax. Clean bathrooms always appreciated!

Great ambiance. Bad sangria. Delicious chocolate cake dessert. Sappy music. But a lovely date night spot.

Impeccable :)
Every experience I’ve ever had with Hendrik’s, whether it be delivery or dine in, has been wonderful. Service, food, cocktails, all on point. Definitely recommended.

Still never disappoints… We have been to this place often, it’s service and food is about as consistent as it gets… Truly outstanding.
Gets a little noisy on occasion but that can be expected in a crowded restaurant. Don’t be afraid to take the bar seat if a table’s not available… Comfort isn’t an issue and Luis (barkeep) handles service with ease.

Stopped here to grab a quick lunch on a weekday. I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was the best I have ever had! It was perfect and the flavors were amazing! I wish I lived around here to have it more often! Will be back!

Great option for brunch, dinner, or drinks. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and sat at the bar. The bloody mary was fine, but nothing over the top. I had the crab cake with egg and arugula on an English muffin and a side of truffle fries. It was very good, and the crab cake was perfect. The wine and cocktail menu was great, but they don’t have that many beers on tap. I thought the décor and service was nice and would return.

Hendriks is an attractive option for brunch, and one of the newer ones, which means good service and the extra touch. It’s definitely classing up this part of Murray Hill and doing a decent job of it.
Trying to keep it healthy, I ordered a sprimp eggwhite omelette (avocado, caramelized onions, crème fraiche). For a yolk-​less omelette, which I never get, it was pretty good. The menu has ambitions and the place is clean and inviting.
Give it a shot.

Came here on a Thursday (⁴⁄₁₄) night with a friend. We just got out of work and were both in the mood for some great seafood around Murray Hill. We heard really good things about this place from friends so we decided to give it a go. The service was impeccable from the moment we stepped into this restaurant till we left. Fernando (manager) and Saul (server) were great-​super attentive and friendly. We had the salmon had the trout-​delicious and super fresh! Our wines were very yummy too-​which was recommended to pair with our entrée from Fernando and Saul. I loved the décor-​makes you feel nice and toasty. I will definitely be back.

Came here for weekday dinner with my friend that lives nearby. The menu is fairly priced for NYC standards. We ordered the seafood tower to share and the lobster risotto which was recommended by other Unilocalers. The seafood tower was huge and very fresh. The lobster risotto was amazing. The portion was large and they did not skimp on the lobster. The risotto was topped with two fried lobster claws which was a nice touch. We order cocktails which were only okay, nothing to get excited about. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Would definitely recommend and come back for that lobster risotto!

Dino’s UYE Part 2: We walked the few blocks from Cask Bar (which was way too crowded) to Hendriks to grab some dinner and a seat.
I don’t have too much to say, because I was more lost in my conversations than I was concerned with my environment, but then again there was nothing to complain about. Our waitress was very friendly and the service was quick. Everything we ordered was delicious and definitely inspired me to want to come back here for dinner and/​or a drink, sometime.
The atmosphere is casual, but dress casual and sophisticated. This could be a great spot for a date, or a business lunch or dinner. I wonder if their brunch is any good. I’m inclined to believe that it is based on what I had that night: calamari and the lobster avocado salad.
Calamari was crisp, not greasy and served with some fried peppers. The batter was like buttermilk, and cornbread, and herbaceous goodness all in one. I’m a big fan of this. And the lobster and avocado salad was equally delicious. This was a light salad, the lobster was perfect, but it could’ve used some more radish! Overall, great place, nice staff and awesome layout– I’ll be back.

On the pricey side but the salad I had was good, bathrooms are pretty nice & staff was helpful. I nearly missed it as I was walking down the street to it but I like the ambiance and atmosphere. Not entirely the menu I’d want but I think this could be a good place to hang out. I can’t speak for the drinks, though.

Came here for dinner with my lady. She had bookmarked it and I took it upon myself to make a ressy here and surprise her with dinner plans after she had a hard day of work. I knew she could use a nice few drinks too.
Got here way earlier than expected and they sat us no problem. Rigjt near a little window. Place is not too big but sufficient. Very nice, upscale type looking place. Nice bar area though it is on top of the dining area which can create some loud noise when the place gets busy.
I got the burger and my lady got the chicken dish. Of course I got to try some of that chicken too. Must say, the food was delicious. I thought the chicken had good flavor and was very well cooked. Nice and tender. The burger was also very tasty, juicy and well cooked. Since it was a lot of food we took home half of each our meals. Just as good the next day
The service was good but when it got busy we had to flag down the servers, which can happen. The bar got loud and as I said, since the bar is right on top of the dining area it got loud too. I guess that will happen in a smaller place in NYC.
I would like to come back and try more food. The specials they mentioned all sounded good. But my eye was on the burger going in. I am certain we will return again.

We walked in an hour ahead of our OpenTable ressy (arrived at 5:45pm) on a Friday night. It’s a short walk from my office, and I was able to get out earlier than expected.
The bar was half full and only one other table was filled. That emptiness only lasted until about 7pm — I looked around and it was bustling — absolutely make a ressy if you’re coming in around peak dinner hours. Our waitress was attentive and friendly — she recommended I order a summertime cocktail as my first drink. Surely, it was a much needed reminder that #snowpocalypse2016 was not going to be the death of my spirits. It was sour but very good mixology with my choice of poison– vodka. The décor is nice — chic, modern but down to earth with their wooden furniture and very dim lighting. Good for a date night.
We ordered the burger and rotisserie chicken — neither of us were starving (I had a huge chicken kebab lunch just hours prior and was still feeling my stomach stretch). The amount was VERY filling — we had to pack half of each to take home. The chicken was cooked VERY WELL — it was DELICIOUS. Tender, juicy and perfectly complimented by the mashed potatoes and other grilled veggies on the side. Can’t speak for the burger since I don’t eat red meat. The fries that came with were crunchy goodness.
We ordered many more drinks, racking up the bill threefold. I keep forgetting that that should be reserved for specialty drinks at better bars. I wasn’t thinking clearly after my second drink and was pummeling more. Definitely not a joint where I should be doing that. They do have some draft, but not that many options here. It’s not a dive bar so don’t expect dive bar prices or drinks.
My only real complaint is that the bar is just TOO out there — right next to the tables… It gets loud. I mean REALLY loud. Some were being obnoxious and can be readily heard from our side, and we were seated on the opposite end (near the window). I really don’t appreciate dropping my food to startling/​annoying drunk-​yells. And for people who think it’s smart to bring their babies/​toddlers to the bar area: please attend to your crying babies as the place echoes. Let’s be courteous to one another. Personally, I would not bring my baby to a bar or a bar section of a restaurant, but that’s just me. I’m not going to let that stand in the way, however. Hendriks, you are now officially being added to my rotation list. OWESOME.

We ordered:
1. Appetizers — deviled eggs ($ 8) and duck rillette ($ 8)
2. Drinks — gin fizz ($ 12) and down & dirty ($ 10)
3. Entrees — organic salmon ($ 25) and lobster risotto ($ 25)
4. Dessert — chocolate cake to share ($ 7)
Everything was average at best, especially given the tiny dollops of food on the plate. The highlight was the lobster risotto, but even that wasn’t worth the $ 25 price tag as there was barely any lobster. The seafood isn’t the freshest and it’s heavily overpriced. The space also suffers from classic New York bistroitis, aka cramming way too many tables in the square footage they have.

We wanted delicious seafood and we got it!
We wanted great seafood from a not so chainy restaurant. We also didn’t want to travel so far.
Hendricks was great! For an appetizer, we had the deviled eggs and they were superb! For entrees, we had the roasted chicken and the lobster risotto. Both were very delicious!
I will be returning again!

Brunch:
Recently discovered Hendriks, and it instantly became one of my neighborhood favorites. This is one of those rare finds that provides a casual atmosphere with a slightly upscale décor at a very moderate price point.
Love the bar area — nice, long and very classy
$ 5 bloodys and mimosas, yes please! Way too much ice, though!
Soo many options to choose from. We went for (1) shrimp egg white omelet, (2) gnocchi (very rich sauce) and (3) poached eggs with avocado and field greens.
Will definitely be back to try more things on their menu. Love the vibe AND the prices.